'Sasser' worm infects computers worldwide

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German Teen Confesses to Creating
'Sasser' Worm That Infected Thousands of
Computers Worldwide

German Teen Confesses to Creating
'Sasser' Worm That Infected Thousands of
Computers Worldwide 05/09/2004 08:57 AM
Xposed May 9 2004 12:15PM GMT

German Teen Confesses He Created
'Sasser' Worm That Exploited Flaw in
Microsoft System Worldwide

German Teen Confesses He Created
'Sasser' Worm That Exploited Flaw in
Microsoft System Worldwide 05/09/2004 11:22 AM
Xposed May 9 2004 3:14PM GMT

New worm infecting computers worldwide

New worm infecting computers worldwide 05/03/2004 11:31 PM
Boston Globe May 4 2004 4:18AM GMT

Millions of computers worldwide hit by
worm

Millions of computers worldwide hit by
worm 05/02/2004 07:32 PM
Deutsche Welle May 2 2004 10:43PM GMT

Millions of computers worldwide hit by
Internet worm

Millions of computers worldwide hit by
Internet worm 05/02/2004 06:17 PM
Deutsche Welle May 2 2004 8:36PM GMT

Worm hits computers worldwide via e-mail

Worm hits computers worldwide via e-mail 01/27/2004 08:39 PM
IHT Jan 28 2004 0:52AM GMT

Worm hits millions of computers
worldwide

Worm hits millions of computers
worldwide 05/03/2004 05:16 AM
Sunday Times South Africa May 3 2004 9:26AM GMT

Millions of computers worldwide may be
infected by Sasser worm

Millions of computers worldwide may be
infected by Sasser worm 05/03/2004 12:22 PM
AFP via Yahoo! May 3 2004 5:13PM GMT

Millions of computers worldwide hit by
Internet worm, experts say

Millions of computers worldwide hit by
Internet worm, experts say 05/02/2004 04:48 PM
AFP via Yahoo! May 2 2004 7:40PM GMT

Speedy Sasser worm gums up computers,
business worldwide

Speedy Sasser worm gums up computers,
business worldwide 05/04/2004 05:11 AM
Seattle Times May 4 2004 9:03AM GMT

Internet worm infects millions of PCs

Internet worm infects millions of PCs 05/03/2004 10:12 PM
ABC Online May 4 2004 2:47AM GMT

MyDoom infects millions of computers

MyDoom infects millions of computers 01/28/2004 03:28 AM
Washington Times Jan 28 2004 7:08AM GMT

Kelvir worm infects multiple IM systems

Kelvir worm infects multiple IM systems 04/16/2005 02:44 AM
OptusNet Apr 16 2005 6:11AM GMT

First Nokia Series 60 Worm Discovered,
Infects Via Bluetooth

First Nokia Series 60 Worm Discovered,
Infects Via Bluetooth 06/15/2004 11:54 AM

It's only a proof of concept for now, but Symantec's Security Response site is listing the first worm for Nokia Series 60 phones, called EPOC.Cabir. The worm transmits itself over open Bluetooth connections to other phones, copying itself over where it continues to search for other Bluetooth-enabled devices -- after copying itself to another, hidden directory from where it executes, meaning even deleting the trojan .SIS file and rebooting won't stop the worm from replicating.

Since EPOC.Cabir is proof of concept alone for now, there is no payload (like deleting all your contacts or something), besides the diminished battery life of a phone always actively searching and copying over Bluetooth. Don't get too worried, for now, but make sure you have disabled Bluetooth when not in use and never accept Bluetooth connections from unknown sources or open/execute files from unknown sources -- you know, all the basic network safety tips you should know from when we all collectively saved the internet from Outlook viruses.
Read [Symantec via Slashdot]

'Sasser' worm suspect held

'Sasser' worm suspect held 05/08/2004 05:11 AM
USA Today May 8 2004 8:52AM GMT

'Sasser' Worm Tip of the PC Bug Invasion
(washingtonpost.com)

'Sasser' Worm Tip of the PC Bug Invasion
(washingtonpost.com) 05/12/2004 08:35 AM
washingtonpost.com - The Microsoft software tool designed to rid computers of the fast-spreading "Sasser" worm has been downloaded nearly 2 million times since it was made available earlier this month, the company said. But that tool may provide little or no protection against scores of other programs that quietly circulated online for weeks before Sasser garnered widespread attention.

Report: 'Sasser' worm invasion

Report: 'Sasser' worm invasion 05/03/2004 11:02 AM
ZDNet May 3 2004 3:09PM GMT

'Sasser' computer worm arrest

'Sasser' computer worm arrest 05/08/2004 05:23 PM
USA Today May 8 2004 9:40PM GMT

'Sasser' computer worm threatens PCs

'Sasser' computer worm threatens PCs 05/04/2004 01:07 AM
Irish Times May 4 2004 5:34AM GMT

'Sasser' worm bullies PCs, causes havoc

'Sasser' worm bullies PCs, causes havoc 05/04/2004 02:29 AM
USA Today May 4 2004 6:38AM GMT

Teen confesses to creating 'Sasser' worm

Teen confesses to creating 'Sasser' worm 05/08/2004 06:43 PM
Boston Globe May 8 2004 11:09PM GMT

Teen Confesses He Created 'Sasser' Worm

Teen Confesses He Created 'Sasser' Worm 05/09/2004 11:22 AM
AP via Daily Press May 9 2004 3:45PM GMT

'Sasser' Worm Strikes Hundreds of
Thousands of PCs

'Sasser' Worm Strikes Hundreds of
Thousands of PCs 05/05/2004 01:09 AM

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'Sasser' worm bullies PCs, causes havoc
(USATODAY.com)

'Sasser' worm bullies PCs, causes havoc
(USATODAY.com) 05/04/2004 06:37 AM
USATODAY.com - The "Sasser" Internet worm picked up the pace Monday, bedeviling businesses and consumers around the globe.

Last version of 'Sasser' worm tried to
limit damage

Last version of 'Sasser' worm tried to
limit damage 05/11/2004 03:49 AM
Chicago Sun-Times May 11 2004 8:13AM GMT

'Sasser' worm mars Microsoft convention

'Sasser' worm mars Microsoft convention 05/06/2004 07:31 AM
Taipei Times Online May 6 2004 10:34AM GMT

Teen wrote 'Sasser' worm, police say

Teen wrote 'Sasser' worm, police say 05/09/2004 12:33 AM
Boston Globe May 9 2004 5:05AM GMT

Teen Confesses to Creating 'Sasser' Worm
(AP)

Teen Confesses to Creating 'Sasser' Worm
(AP) 05/08/2004 10:55 PM
AP - A German high-school student has confessed to creating the "Sasser" worm that generated chaos across the globe by infecting hundreds of thousands of computers, authorities said Saturday.

'Sasser' Worm Strikes Hundreds of
Thousands of PCs (washingtonpost.com)

'Sasser' Worm Strikes Hundreds of
Thousands of PCs (washingtonpost.com) 05/03/2004 03:17 PM
washingtonpost.com - A new Internet worm that infected hundreds of thousands of computers over the weekend picked up speed as people returned to work on Monday and turned on their infected PCs, security experts said.

Germans arrest teen 'Sasser' worm
suspect

Germans arrest teen 'Sasser' worm
suspect 05/08/2004 01:20 PM
Boston Globe May 8 2004 5:03PM GMT

Variants of Computer Worm 'Sasser'
Spread Rapidly

Variants of Computer Worm 'Sasser'
Spread Rapidly 05/04/2004 05:11 AM
Digital Chosunilbo May 4 2004 8:57AM GMT

Tipster among additional suspects in
'Sasser' worm case

Tipster among additional suspects in
'Sasser' worm case 06/16/2004 12:02 PM
SiliconValley.com Jun 16 2004 3:51PM GMT

Informant In 'Sasser' Worm Case Under
Investigation, German Prosecutors Say

Informant In 'Sasser' Worm Case Under
Investigation, German Prosecutors Say 06/16/2004 07:33 PM
Techzonez Jun 16 2004 11:20PM GMT

Teen suspected of creating 'Sasser' worm
arrested in Germany

Teen suspected of creating 'Sasser' worm
arrested in Germany 05/08/2004 09:12 AM
Chicago Sun-Times May 8 2004 1:09PM GMT

'Sasser' worm strikes PCs; Microsoft
offers reward to nab 'Blaster' author

'Sasser' worm strikes PCs; Microsoft
offers reward to nab 'Blaster' author 05/03/2004 11:31 PM
eTaiwanNews.com May 4 2004 4:10AM GMT

Teenager suspected of creating 'Sasser'
computer worm arrested in Germany

Teenager suspected of creating 'Sasser'
computer worm arrested in Germany 05/08/2004 05:11 AM
AP via New Jersey Online May 8 2004 9:22AM GMT

German Authorities Arrest 18-Year-Old
Student Suspected of Creating 'Sasser'
Computer Worm

German Authorities Arrest 18-Year-Old
Student Suspected of Creating 'Sasser'
Computer Worm 05/08/2004 02:48 PM
Xposed May 8 2004 6:07PM GMT

High School Student Suspected of
Creating 'Sasser' Computer Worm Arrested
in Germany

High School Student Suspected of
Creating 'Sasser' Computer Worm Arrested
in Germany 05/08/2004 09:12 AM
Xposed May 8 2004 12:22PM GMT

German Teen Admits Making The 'Sasser'
Internet Worm: Microsoft Is Led to
Suspect By Tipsters Seeking Reward

German Teen Admits Making The 'Sasser'
Internet Worm: Microsoft Is Led to
Suspect By Tipsters Seeking Reward 05/08/2004 11:06 PM
Washington Post May 9 2004 3:40AM GMT
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